Estimation of Micronutrients in Vitex negundo L. (Karunochi) Leaves
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Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112 ,IN
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Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112 ,INP. R. Janci Rani
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Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112 ,INH. Theivaprakasham
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Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112 ,INSubramanian Arumugam
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Department of Life Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Ettimadai, Coimbatore- 641 112 ,INR. M. Vignesh Nachiappan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15613/fijrfn/2016/v3i1/108901Keywords:
Calcium, Iron, Karunochi, Nirgundi, Phosphorous, Vitex negundo.Abstract
The genus Vitex includes many species from tropical and also from temperate areas. Among these species, Vitex negundo possess analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antihistamine and anti-asthmatic properties. In the present study, analysis of crude fiber and estimation of certain minerals like calcium, iron, vitamin C and phosphorous were carried out on tender, mature and dry leaves of Vitex negundo (Karunochi). The results of the nutrient estimation indicates that dry leaves of Vitex negundo is an excellent source of calcium (15.214g), phosphorous (1.870 g), iron (16.48 mg), vitamin C (21.4 mg) and fiber (14.6 gm) when compared to tender and mature leaves.
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